Hi OZBOX, Just a word about Somac [Pantoprazole]. I've taken 40 mg daily for the last five years for Barrett's Oesophagus , which can be associated with Crohn's Disease. For the most part I am [wiki2="Asymptomatic"]asymptomatic[/wiki2] in terms of either reflux or heartburn.
Without going into too much detail, Somac radically reduces the amount of hydrochloric acid produced by the lining of the stomach and in doing so prevents the body absorbing the Éxtrinsic Factor' aka [wiki2="Vitamin-B12"]Vitamin B12[/wiki2]. The end result is a deficiency of that vital vitamin. Thus like many other Crohnnies I self inject B12 2/12.
On the bright side I have never experienced any untoward side effects from Somac, other might say differently!
I hope this helps.
